Medical Assistant

Major Responsibilities/Tasks:

• Prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations.
• Cleans treatment rooms following patient examinations.
• Interviews patients to obtain their medical history.
• Records patient medical history, vital statistics, and test results in patient medical files.
• Performs routine screening tests, such as height and weight measurements and blood pressure checks.
• Draws blood, removes sutures, changes dressings.
• Maintains supplies and equipment.
• Cleans and sterilizes medical equipment and instruments.
• Properly disposes of contaminated supplies.
• Assists physicians during examination by handing over instruments and materials.
• *Mattawa Community Medical Clinic reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

EDUCATION:

• Education: Associate's degree
• Experience: 1-2 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Licenses/Certifications: CPR and first aid certification required; certification as a medical assistant (CMA) preferred

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Knowledge of Administrative and clerical procedures and systems
• Knowledge of principles and process for providing patient services. This includes patient needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and patient satisfaction.

SKILS:

• Speaking-talking to others to take information effectively
• Active listening-Asking questions as appropriate to patients medical needs
• Monitoring